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Enter name exactly as you wish it to appear on credentials, use correct capitalization. Rose Ministries is not responsible for misspellings or typos - your name will appear on the credentials spelled as you spelled it here!

Some localities require specific letters of authorization in order to officiate a wedding. We are aware of specific states which typically require letters in order to register as an officiant. We will include such letters automatically with packages shipped to those states. Due to the additional cost, notarized letters will not be included automatically and must be selected above.

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Custom Title Request

If you choose "Other" for your Title selection, enter your custom title request here.

Governmental titles (such as "Judge" or "Lord") cannot be granted.

Disrespectful or obscene titles cannot be granted.

Please note, if you plan to officiate a wedding, unusual or extravagant titles can cause difficulties when registering with some county clerk offices.

Name to be Ordained - Details

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John Smith

INCORRECT (all caps):

JOHN SMITH

INCORRECT (all lower case):

john smith

INCORRECT (not full name):

smith

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Bubba

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John "Bubba" Smith

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Enter name exactly as you wish it to appear on credentials, use correct capitalization. Rose Ministries is not responsible for misspellings or typos - your name will appear on the credentials spelled as you spelled it here!

Examples:

CORRECT:

John Smith

INCORRECT (all caps):

JOHN SMITH

INCORRECT (all lower case):

john smith

INCORRECT (not full name):

smith

INCORRECT (nickname):

Bubba

CORRECT:

John "Bubba" Smith

Local Certification - Details

Some localities require a "charter" or sponsorship by an affliate holding a valid charter. If a locality in which you plan to officate weddings is listed, and you wish to be sponsored, select that locality.

Hawaii requires a special Authorization Letter in order to be approved to officiate weddings. Select this option is you plan to officiate a ceremony in Hawaii.
The City of New York requires a special Statement of Good Standing and a Congregational Authorization Letter if you plan to officiate ceremonies within the City. Select this option if you plan to officiate within the City.
Michigan no longer requires a church charter or sponsorship by a chartered church. We will include a Statement of Good Standing and a Congregational Authorization Lettert to all packages shipped to Michigan.
Minnesota:
A notarized statement of good standing and authorization to solemnize weddings may be required by some counties. Before ordering you may want to touch bases with the county clerk where the ceremony will be held.
Wisconsin:
If you reside out of state, you will require sponsorship in order to officiate a wedding within the state. We have a member willing to sponsor other members. Your Statement Authorization Letter will be mailed to this member for review and his signature. Please allow extra time for this process.

If you reside in state, you will need to register with the state. We will include letters required for this registration with your package.
Nevada:
Nevada counties have specific registration requirements in order to officiate weddings.

NOTE: Nevada law changed as of July 1, 2009. All counties now require a notarized affidavit with your application. You will need to obtain an application from the county clerk, where the wedding will be held if you are from out of state, or from the county in which you reside if you live in state. Complete the application, then send a copy to Rose Ministries either by fax to (708)570-4236 or by e-mail to curator@roseministries.org. When you have the notarized affidavit from Rose Ministries file it, with yourcompleted application, with the appropriate county clerk.

We will NOT be able to return the notarized affidavit until your county application is received and reviewed, please allow enough time for this process. We apologize for any inconvenience, however the affidavit signed by Rev. Hall indicates that your application has been reviewed by Rose Ministries. Please allow extra time for this process.
If your locality is not listed, we are aware of specific states which typically require letters in order to register as an officiant. We will include such letters automatically with packages shipped to those states.
Note that if you are a non-resident where you intend to officiate a wedding, some localities will require verification that you have completed any applicable registration requirements with the state or county in which you reside. For example, if you are from Florida officiating in New York City, the city clerk may require proof that you have properly registered with your county in Florida. As always, touch bases with the county clerk, or other local authority, to ensure you are aware of their requirements. And allow time to meet those requirements.

DC Notary

Hawaii

Hawaii requires a special Authorization Letter in order to be approved to officiate weddings. Select this option if you plan to officiate a ceremony in Hawaii. We include these letters automatically with all packages shipped to the state of Hawaii.

Minnesota Notary

This notarized statement of good standing and authorization to solemnize weddings may be required by some counties. Before ordering you may want to touch bases with the county clerk where the ceremony will be held.

Oregon

Oregon requires a special Statement of Good Standing and a Congregational Authorization Letter if you plan to officiate ceremonies within the state. Select this option if you plan to officiate within the state. We include these letters automatically with all package shipped to the state of Oregon.

Nevada Notary

Nevada counties have specific registration requirements in order to officiate weddings. For details see our FAQ at http://openordination.org/state_faq.php#%Nevada for further details. One of the letters included is a form letter you must complete and sign before a notary before submitting to the county clerk. NOTE: Nevada law changed as of July 1, 2009. All counties now require a notarized affidavit with your application. You will need to obtain an application from the county clerk, where the wedding will be held if you are from out of state, or from the county in which you reside if you live in the state. Complete the application, then either fax a copy to Rose Ministries at (708)570-4236 or e-mail a copy to curator@roseministries.org. When you have the notarized affidavit from Rose Ministries file it, with your completed application, with the appropriate county clerk.

New York, City

The City of New York requires a special Statement of Good Standing and a Congregational Authorization Letter if you plan to officiate ceremonies within the City. Select this option if you plan to officiate within the City. We include these letters automatically with all ordination packages shipped to the state of New York.

Wisconsin (non-residents)

If you reside out of state, you will require sponsorship in order to officiate a wedding within the state. We have a member willing to sponsor other members. Your form will be mailed to this member for review and his signature. Please allow extra time for this process.

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Includes everything you need to start a Full-Service Ministry, with resources to perform Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals, Worship Services and more.

Official Ordination

One Year License

Certification of Ordination imprinted with your name and title

Deluxe credit card style Wallet ID imprinted with your name and title

Clip-on Clergy Badge imprinted with your name and title

Presentation Folder to protect your credentials

Five Wedding Premium Certificates, "ready to use".

Five Baptism Certificates, "ready to use".

Minister's Service Manual, by Samuel Ward Hutton, is a compact and valuable resource for ministers. It contains 250 pages packed with information that you will refer to again and again. It contains six chapters covering marriages, illness and funerals, special occasions, church procedures, leading public worship and record keeping.

The Pastor's Guide to Weddings and Funerals, by Victor D. Lehman. This field guide offers both theological perspective and practical ideas, including helpful checklists and practical resources, suggested songs and Scriptures, sermon outlines and sample wedding vows, and funeral services-all designed to help you create tailor-made ceremonies and services.